La Habra, CA · Orange County
Application for Preliminary Review
This two-page application requests preliminary guidance from La Habra city departments and is filed by a property owner or an authorized representative proposing a project.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to give the Planning Department property details, the proposed project description, and the application type you may use for a future formal submittal. The city uses preliminary review to provide departmental guidance on how to proceed; it does not lead to a public hearing or an approval decision. Include the project materials requested on the form, such as plans, operational characteristics, and photographs, with your online submittal.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking departmental guidance about a proposed project in La Habra should complete this preliminary review application before a formal application submittal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the two-page Preliminary Review Application from the City of La Habra.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide property and project details, select a future application type, and include the requested project materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the property-owner affidavit; check with the city about remote notarization acceptance.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs and swears or affirms the affidavit during the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and project materials through the city's online submittal process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Habra. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the property-owner affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner signs and swears to the affidavit during the video session; check with the city about its submission requirements.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a jurat, so the property owner signing the affidavit must swear or affirm the statements before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this La Habra form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form says preliminary review submittals typically require a site plan, floor plan, elevations, operational characteristics, and color photographs of existing site conditions. Include items related to your proposed project.